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A missile strike targeted the outskirts of Abadan, a crucial Iranian oil city, on July 19th, with loud explosions reported. Iranian provincial officials confirmed the attack occurred in peripheral administrative areas and alleged the US military was responsible. No casualties were reported. Abadan is located in Iran's major oil-producing Khuzestan province.
Read MoreA missile strike targeted the outskirts of Abadan city in Iran's Khuzestan province on July 19, with explosions reported. Iranian authorities attributed the attack to US forces, stating it occurred in peripheral areas causing no casualties. The incident raises security concerns around this vital oil-producing region.
Read MoreA new Mainichi Shimbun poll shows Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's cabinet approval rating plummeting from 51% to 41%, falling below the 50% threshold for the first time. Disapproval rose to 44%, overtaking support. This marks the second major media poll this week showing his approval below half.
Read MoreU.S. Energy Secretary Wright stated that military operations against Iran will continue until objectives are achieved, including preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and reducing its regional threat capabilities, clarifying Washington's firm stance.
Read MoreOracle's credit default swap (CDS) spreads have surged to a record high, signaling intense market skepticism about the returns from its massive AI investments and overall debt sustainability. As a major issuer in the high-grade bond market, this risk indicator shift, coupled with rising industry competition, raises broad concerns about aggressive tech sector spending.
Read MoreAt the recent China International Gold Conference in Lanzhou, the World Gold Council's CEO commended China's dynamic role in the global gold market. He highlighted China's innovative practices in market development, consumer engagement, and product creation as valuable contributions to the industry's global growth.
Read MoreOn July 19, Jordan's armed forces announced that its air defense systems successfully intercepted and destroyed three Iranian missiles targeting Jordanian territory. A fourth missile fell in a remote, uninhabited area. No casualties or damage were reported. Jordan stated it remains on high alert to counter any threats to national security.
Read MoreKey evening updates in AI and crypto: DeepSeek V4's potential launch tomorrow, Alibaba's personal Token Plan, and analysis that Kimi K3 may boost Nvidia/HBM demand. MicroStrategy's Bitcoin holdings and Musk's 2T model progress also draw attention, reinforcing AI's role as an economic engine.
Read MorePrediction platform Kalshi saw a surge of 3 million new users during the World Cup, according to CNBC. This growth highlights how major sporting events can drive massive engagement for prediction markets and alternative financial platforms.
Read MoreLess than a month after regulatory endorsement, the first 18 active ETF products have filed registration applications and are expected to launch within 10 trading days. Fund managers are adopting steady strategies focused on low turnover and high diversification, with some products featuring dual portfolio managers.
Read MoreMicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor hinted at a potential Bitcoin portfolio update on social media, sparking market speculation. Historically, the company has disclosed detailed holdings data the day after such teasers, making it a key signal for institutional Bitcoin accumulation.
Read MoreAt the 2026 World AI Conference, KPMG China's chairman highlighted AI's shift from a productivity tool to a core economic engine. China's integrated industrial system and vast market are accelerating AI's commercial adoption, with embodied intelligence seeing explosive funding growth since 2025.
Read MoreFormer President Trump has publicly urged Republican lawmakers to incorporate Iran-related sanctions into pending legislation targeting Russia. This move signals his continued influence on foreign policy and could intensify geopolitical tensions, sparking debate within Congress over national security strategy.
Read MoreDeepSeek V4's official release is reportedly scheduled for tomorrow, following limited beta testing. The launch includes Flash and Pro variants, boasting performance comparable to Opus 4.8 but at a significantly lower cost, with API pricing adopting peak/off-peak rates.
Read MoreSemiAnalysis counters market fears that Kimi K3's linear attention mechanism might reduce AI hardware demand. The analysis highlights that K3's massive scale and deployment architecture will instead drive significant long-term demand for high-end NVIDIA GPUs, HBM memory, and high-speed interconnects, accelerating AI adoption.
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